Paris
Nikita Sheremet, 19, won gold at the 2026 European Championships in Paris with a time of 21. 13 seconds, setting a Ukrainian record. It is his first gold medal at the senior European Championships.
In Paris, hundreds of people are waiting for the solar eclipse, when the Moon will cover about 90% of the Sun. Tourists, families and people of all ages have gathered on the lawn.
Ukraine’s diving team concluded the European Championships in Paris with five medals. The athletes won one gold, one silver and three bronze medals.
The United States has begun work on transferring licenses to Ukraine for the production of Patriot missiles, but the process is at an early stage and is being hampered by political decisions. Certification of supply chains may take 3-6 years, so Ukraine has better prospects in the European Freyja project.
Kseniya Baylo and Sofia Vystavkina won bronze medals at the European Aquatics Championships in synchronized 10-meter platform diving. For 17-year-old Vystavkina, this is her first medal at a senior European Championships.
Hensoldt, Fire Point's German partner in the Freyja project, doubled its volume of new orders in the first half of 2026 and crossed the €10 billion mark for the first time in its history.
French DJ Kavinsky was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation to determine the cause of death.
Ferrexpo halts exports via the Black Sea after a Russian drone attack on a vessel carrying its cargo, resulting in the death of a crew member. The company does not expect to load new vessels due to the cancellation of chartering.
In Paris, a man attacked three women with kitchen knives, injuring them. The suspect was detained by an off-duty police officer, the motives of the attack are unknown.
Organizers shortened the 21st stage of the cycling race from 133 to 89 km due to the redeployment of security forces to fight the fires. Emergency services are focused on protecting the population in the Gironde region.
The newly appointed French ambassador to Ukraine, Brice Roquefeuil, recorded a video address in Ukrainian, announcing that he is heading to Kyiv. He reminded that he previously served as the director of the Department of Continental Europe at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the country is not and will not be a member of the "coalition of the willing" in support of Ukraine. The French ambassador acknowledged the previous statement as erroneous and promised a public clarification.
Ukraine and Europe must receive protection that matches potential threats.
A large fire broke out in a warehouse near Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. The fire did not affect air traffic, and firefighters are working at the scene.
The beta testing of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 starts on August 21 with early access for pre-order customers. The second open weekend for all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, will take place from August 28 to September 1.
French police detained a man for attempting to set fire to one of the largest parks in Paris. The incident occurred amid heat and massive forest fires in France.
Wheat futures reached a two-year high, but the gains were offset by weak U. S. export data. Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports have reduced a third of grain export capacity.
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken announced that a Ukrainian unit will take part in the parade on July 21 for the first time in history. Previously, Ukrainian military participated in the Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Kyiv on Thursday for a final summit with Zelenskyy. He will reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine and the allocation of £3 billion per year.
The "Created by Women" Award is an annual initiative of the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Its goal is to support and develop women's entrepreneurship in Ukraine, promote gender equality, and foster sustainable economic growth.
Fire Point co-founder Denys Shtilerman stated that the FREYJA project will be built on an open architecture, allowing partner countries to use their own components. The company is ready to share technologies and open missile production abroad.
Ukraine has something to offer European partners, and the FREYJA project is not only about protecting Ukrainian skies but also a response to the threat from Russia to all of Europe.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced the country's withdrawal from the "coalition of the willing" that supports Ukraine. He advocates for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and has halted military aid to Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russian ballistic missiles will soon be able to reach 5,000 km. He emphasized the need for a European missile defense system and the creation of the FREYJA anti-ballistic shield.
A group of Ukrainian servicemen took part in the annual parade on the Champs-Élysées. They marched at the end, receiving warm applause.
On July 14, France celebrates Bastille Day, while the world marks Shark Awareness Day and Non-Binary People's Day. According to the new calendar, Ukraine honors the Apostle Aquila.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that over 25 countries are ready to deploy multinational forces in Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached. The contingent could be deployed within days of the truce taking effect.
Moldova and North Macedonia have joined the Coalition of the Willing. Zelenskyy announced that the next meeting will take place in Ukraine.
The First Lady met with the UNESCO Director-General and announced the opening of the installation "One Desk. Two Traces." Russia has damaged or destroyed 1,949 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an agreement that opens access for British defense companies to contracts within the European support program for Ukraine worth €90 billion. The program provides €60 billion for Ukraine's defense needs in 2026-2027.